Crime Rate in Boroughbridge & Claro: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boroughbridge & Claro

The total recorded crimes in Boroughbridge & Claro, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boroughbridge & Claro crime rate of 12.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boroughbridge & Claro, encompassing approximately 2,547 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Boroughbridge & Claro Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lingerfield Court with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boroughbridge & Claro?

To understand the safety of Boroughbridge & Claro, we need to analyze Boroughbridge & Claro crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Boroughbridge & Claro demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 352 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boroughbridge & Claro recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Boroughbridge & Claro had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 406 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boroughbridge & Claro recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Boroughbridge & Claro has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Boroughbridge & Claro Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boroughbridge & Claro has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 12.17 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Boroughbridge & Claro crimes were 352. The crime rate of Boroughbridge & Claro in 2024 was 138.15 (year) or 11.51 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boroughbridge & Claro were around 406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 159.35 (year) or 13.28 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boroughbridge & Claro)CrimesRank (Boroughbridge & Claro)CrimesRank (Boroughbridge & Claro)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck68 2570 4673 5
Ripon Minster & Moorside61 5569 5871 4
Washburn & Birstwith38 14537 6604 6
Bilton & Nidd Gorge60 6395 10492 10
Coppice Valley & Duchy42 12442 9580 7
Knaresborough West48 9511 7560 8
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate58 7507 8531 9
Knaresborough East55 8382 12418 13
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa48 10355 13429 12
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone47 11343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith36 15383 11310 17
Harlow & St. Georges39 13302 16371 15
Bilton Grange & New Park35 16258 19320 16
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton21 19269 17303 18
Oatlands & Pannal30 18265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale18 21187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains21 20137 21163 21

Boroughbridge & Claro Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202514
October 202414
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202517
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Boroughbridge & Claro in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boroughbridge & Claro postcode area is presented below.

1. Lingerfield Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. Springfield Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. New Row (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Smithson Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Scarah Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Low Field Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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